Myths on the rocks: Using and abusing alcohol
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Myths on the rocks: Using and abusing alcohol

Kim Moore Nurse Therapist
Behr Golda Social Worker, Alcohol Team Co-ordinator, Department of Psychological Medicine, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London

There is a growing awareness of the effects of alcohol on the individual and society as a whole. Nurses in any specialty are ideally placed to promote safer drinking by the use of routine health questioning and simple interventions

The aim of this Learning Unit is to develop your knowledge and skills in identifying and facilitating care for people with alcohol and alcohol-related problems

Nursing Standard. 8, 8, 77-89. doi: 10.7748/ns.8.8.77.s69

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